i agree that is why i am making my own flight group for more information check my post or email me at bx909@email.com

Dillen Doeson

well i'm gonna stick to my own VA, the 184th VBW

I think I need to change my screen name.

I've been thinking about "AFCAD_Chairman" or "Traffic_Tools_Chairman."  Better yet, "FS_Chairman."

Tough to decide.  What do you guys think?

im up for it. i have been looking for a decent va and i have a lot to offer. i tried setting up my own va a while back eire air http://www.freewebs.com/eire_air/. then i had trouble with my internet conection for a month or so and when i got back online all my crew had dissapeared. i can create efective websites and can also paint aircraft email daz_walsh@hotmail.com.

Okay, here's what I'm thinking...let's all figure out a time when we can sit down (via a chat room, of course) and figure out if this is a possibility.  I meant it when I said that I'm not looking for something that I would necessarily be the "big cheese" with.  Whoever is the most qualified, and whoever is voted in (if that's how we decided to do it) would be the "CEO".  I would just like to be a part of something so huge...ultimately.  Different divisions are definitely a possibility.  (And one I didn't think about til I read it here!)  We'd have to do everything from day one...just like the real world airlines.  We'd need a name, a logo, a staff...if anyone is seriously interested in this venture, please don't hesitate to email me or post a reply here.  I think we could create something AWESOME, if we put the energy into it!

And as I posted originally...the email address is one that was created FOR this idea...it's not one I'd keep for the long haul.   

we could have hubs all over the place!! i wonder what it will be called

VA_C'man;

I was lucky enough to be involved with one of the best Military VAs around. The founder knew how to utilize his senior staff's talents to make it a great experience for everybody.

My suggestion to you would be to talk to some of the more experienced VAs and get their opinions on what makes their group successful. You're already getting a good start by setting up an online meeting to start laying the groundwork for your group.

It's impairative that you keep communications open with all members of your group. That way, you guys aren't just names on some list somewhere. Live and breath the "TEAMWORK" concept.
Everybody should be responsible for themselves AND their team mates.

In my opinion, the most important thing is to promote a genuine feeling of "belonging" to your members. Everybody want's to feel wanted and accepted when becoming a new member. If there's only a web site, with some names on it, your prospective members will simply sign up, and you'll never hear from them again.

And, FLEXIBILITY is another key point. Try not to get too strict with the rules. Don't get caught up in that "Ruling with an Iron Fist" mentality. Make sure your members have a choice of how they can participate in the VA. Some guys just can't fly online all the time.

If you can make your members comfortable, you can develope a dedicated crew, and they'll repay you with enthusiasim and loyalty.

Good Luck!